9 unexpected factors that impact whether your kid succeeds in school

Kids are under a lot of pressure to make the most of their education.

And while good teachers and healthy study habits no doubt help kids get better grades, so do a slew of factors out of students' control.

Boosts can come from something as simple, yet vital, as a clean pair of clothes; or instilling in kids a mindset that tilts toward growth instead of rigidity.

Here are some of the more unexpected things that help students succeed.